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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #360 on: December 23, 2010, 07:40:23 PM »
Her majesty's customs agents decided I should pay tax on a box of fairly modest Christmas presents from my parents to my family.  This meant driving up to Gloucester and back with the kids on snowy roads and paying £17.34 for my package.  That's a bit of bah humbug if you ask me.  Oh well, at least we got the presents in time for Christmas!  :)
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #361 on: December 23, 2010, 08:38:06 PM »
I'm abit worried about this as I ordered a rather large order from a company in the US...I think I am going to get hit with a whacking big customs charge....




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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #362 on: December 23, 2010, 09:13:49 PM »
I said something stupid and insensitive today.  I just feel mortified.

I hate when I do that  :-\\\\


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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #363 on: December 24, 2010, 12:05:17 AM »
the drain in our shower/tub doesn't work right but we just  asked to have  our  disposal fixed..  why am I scared  to  'complain'  again??  :-X :-[
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #364 on: December 24, 2010, 11:12:51 AM »
Coming down with a cold on Christmas Eve.   >:(
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #365 on: December 24, 2010, 11:43:03 AM »
Feeling Bah Humbug...It doesnt feel like Xmas and I have been in a sh*t mood.


Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #366 on: December 24, 2010, 11:45:19 AM »
Feeling Bah Humbug...It doesnt feel like Xmas and I have been in a sh*t mood.

I've been like this for a long time...hugs. I hope that somehow we can find the Christmas spirit it before it's all over.  :-\\\\


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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #367 on: December 24, 2010, 11:45:31 AM »
I just braved the grocery store to get the last of the items that needed for this weekend that I couldn't get in before because they'd spoil. On my list was white and dark chocolate so that I can make a chocolate bread pudding with a lush Bailey's cream sauce for Boxing Day. And what did I what did I forget? The chocolate! I really don't want to go back out there! :(
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #368 on: December 24, 2010, 11:59:01 AM »
Trying to take some good pictures and having the batteries die. I also forgot to pick up new ones at the shop and I'll need them for tomorrow.  >:(


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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #369 on: December 24, 2010, 12:13:29 PM »
I just braved the grocery store to get the last of the items that needed for this weekend that I couldn't get in before because they'd spoil. On my list was white and dark chocolate so that I can make a chocolate bread pudding with a lush Bailey's cream sauce for Boxing Day. And what did I what did I forget? The chocolate! I really don't want to go back out there! :(

Do you have a good corner shop nearby? Or Tesco Express?
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #370 on: December 24, 2010, 01:01:13 PM »
Do you have a good corner shop nearby? Or Tesco Express?

We have a small Co-op nearby which is not so great. I had planned on getting some Green & Blacks or like good quality chocolate. I'm going to suck it up and head back out to the big shop but might stop by the Co-op and see if I can get lucky.
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #371 on: December 24, 2010, 01:19:36 PM »
We have a small Co-op nearby which is not so great. I had planned on getting some Green & Blacks or like good quality chocolate. I'm going to suck it up and head back out to the big shop but might stop by the Co-op and see if I can get lucky.

Ah ok, gotcha. Good luck! (And um, that bread pudding sounds amazing! Do you have a link for the recipe?)
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #372 on: December 24, 2010, 01:41:27 PM »
Being lactose intolerant and loving cheese...  :-[
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #373 on: December 24, 2010, 02:03:19 PM »
Ah ok, gotcha. Good luck! (And um, that bread pudding sounds amazing! Do you have a link for the recipe?)

It is amazing! I first had it at a posh baby shower years ago. No link, but I'll type it out because I'm in the Christmas spirit and feel like sharing! lol

White and Dark Choclate Bread Pudding with Irish Cream Sauce

Sauce
2 cups whipping cream
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur (I use Bailey's)
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Bread pudding
14 cups 3/4-inch French bread with crust (about 12 ounces)
6 ounces good quality dark chocolate, chopped
6 ounces good quality white choclate, chopped
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
 
Non-stick vegetable oil spray

For sauce:
Bring cream, liqueur, sugar and vanilla to boil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Mix cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in small bowl to blend; whisk into cream mixture. boil until sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Cool, then cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

For the bread pudding:
Combine bread, dark chocolate and white chocalate in large bowl; toss to blend. Using electric mixer, beat eggs, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla in another large mixing bowl to blend. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups cream and milk. Add cream mixture to bread mixture; stir to combine. Let stand 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (about 180 degrees Celcius). Spray 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer bread mixture to prepared dish, spreading evenly. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 cup cream. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake pudding until edges are golden and custard is set in center, about 1 hour. Cool pudding slightly.

Drizzle bread pudding wiht sauce and serve warm

Makes about 8 servings.
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Re: Inconvenient Annoyances
« Reply #374 on: December 24, 2010, 02:21:52 PM »
Wow!! Thanks, CuppyCake! ;D I'm wondering, though... I'm not really a fan of white chocolate. Would it be too much to substitute regular chocolate for the white?

And this brings up a new IA for me today... the fact that I don't have time to get the stuff to make this amazing bread pudding!!! ;D
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